The photo of the Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens as featured on Ricky Lo's column in The Philippine Star (Credit: Ver Paulino)
Yesterday, the Sunday issue of The Philippine Star published an article titled “Sweeter the second, third time around” that featured the Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens in Conversations by Ricky Lo.
It showed our new Queens answering questions dished out by the popular Entertainment Writer.
Rogelie: Whatever you do, there will always be some people who will criticize you. I take it positively. It can even serve as a mirror to me. Whatever they see in me I will take as a compliment and help me improve myself.
Janicel: Since I started joining beauty contests, I have had a lot of bashers about the way I speak. Iâm thankful to them because they challenge me to improve myself.
Pia: Thatâs why during the Q&A, I said, âThink before you click.â Right? If I canât take the bashing, I can always shut off my computer or my phone. What I was trying to say during the Q&A is to practice self-censorship. There are things that you can control. I can choose what to read and what to see. If the criticism is constructive, fine. Otherwise, forget it. Bashing is now part of the culture. So whatever you guys want to throw at us, right on! We are ready for the challenge.
Christi: Iâve been a victim of bashing but very little, and I just didnât pay any attention to it. Itâs my parents who get upset. I tell them, âHush up, it doesnât bother me.â My brother said that you should focus on only one thing at a time. You can either be positive or negative. I choose to remain positive.
Ann Lorraine: Naging victim na rin ako ng bashing. You canât please everyone, sabi nga. If you know yourself, why mind what other people say about you?
“Engkwentro” (Clash) by 22 year-old Philippine Director Pepe Diokno scored a double victory at Venezia66. He was unanimously selected as the winner of the Orizzonti (New Horizons) competition at the 66th Venice International Film Festival. In addition he was on hand to receive the Luigi de Laurentiis award for Best Debut Film that comes with a hefty cash prize of US$100,000.00.
Director Pepe Diokno and lead actor Felix Roco with the Luigi de Laurentiis trophy at Venezia 66
Engkwentro directed by Pepe Diokno
The film, which stars Felix Roco, Zyrus Desamparado, Daniel Medrana and Eda Nolan, is a film-noir opus that chronicles the life, struggles and tragedy surrounding two brothers caught in opposite sides of warring ‘death squads’ (or state-sponsored vigilantes) in the country. It premiered at the Cinemalaya Indie Festival this year from where it was selected to be the Philippine entry to Venice Filmfest’s Orizzonti section. There are 24 other movies which vied for the same prestigious award.
Director Pepe Diokno attends the Closing Ceremony at the Sala Grande during the 66th Venice Film Festival on September 12, 2009 in Venice, Italy. (September 11, 2009 - Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Europe)
Before leaving for Venice, Direk Pepe Diokno was interviewd by The Philippine Star and mentioned that “…The cast and crew are honored to represent the Philippines, side by side with world cinema’s most respected names.”
Director Pepe Diokno after his name was announced winner of the Orizzonti section with the Luigi de Laurentiis trophy.
Hereâs the complete list of winners of the main categories:
⢠Golden Lion for Best Film â Lebanon by Israeli director Samuel Maoz
⢠Silver Lion for Best Director â Iranian video artists Shirin Neshat for Women Without Men
⢠Special Jury Prize â Soul Kitchen directed by German-born Fatih Akin
⢠Best Actor â Britainâs Colin Firth for Tom Fordâs A Single Man
⢠Best Actress â Russian Ksenia Rappoport for La Doppia Ora
⢠Best Screenplay â US director Todd Solondz for Life During Wartime
⢠Best Debut Film â Filipino director Pepe Diokno for Engkwentro
⢠Best Set Design â Sylvie Olive for Jaco Van Dormaelâs Mr. Nobod
⢠Best Emerging Performer â Italyâs Jasmine Trinca foir Il Grande Sogno
Director Pepe Diokno with his Luigi de Laurentiis trophy.
Click below for the trailer of the movie “Engkwentro” (Clash):
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